Liver inflammation and cancer: The role of tissue microenvironment in generating the tumor-promoting niche (TPN) in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.

@article{Galun2016LiverIA,
title={Liver inflammation and cancer: The role of tissue microenvironment in generating the tumor-promoting niche (TPN) in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.},
author={Eithan Galun},
journal={Hepatology},
year={2016},
volume={63 2},
pages={354-6}
}

H epatocellular cancer (HCC) has become a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This is apparent despite both intensive efforts, including anti-hepatitis B virus vaccination implementation worldwide and the introduction of anti-hepatitis C virus drugs that have proved to be very effective. Despite these medical advances, the prevalence of chronic liver inflammation, a main risk factor for the development of HCC, is increasing. This is related to the world-wide “epidemic” of metabolic syndrome… CONTINUE READING